Blanche Bruce (36 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. Good condition hardback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Dust jacket is in clear mylar. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good EX-LIBRARY. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good dust jacket. London: Grub Street Publishing, 2003. Volume 1 only (of 2). Very Good EX-LIBRARY in a Very Good dust jacket. Usual library indications including "Discarded" stamp. Pages are otherwise unmarked. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Well illustrated with vintage photos, portraits and document facsimilies. Maps. Footnotes. Thirty (30!) appendices. List of chapter notes. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original black cloth. Full title: "The Greatest Squadron of Them All: The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAauxAF: Volume 1: Formation to the End of 1940." NOTE: the jacket and title page both state: "Volume 1: Formation to the End of 1940." NOT 1941 as shown for some other copies. From the publisher: "Formed as a light bomber unit of the Auxiliary Air Force in October 1925, it was at the height of the Battle of Britain that the CO of RAF Hornchurch, Group Captain 'Boy' Bouchier described 603 as 'perhaps the greatest squadron of them all'. And indeed, the Squadron has enjoyed prestigious and distinguished service second to none. This extensive history details the 603 story through the early years with its colorful characters, through the Phoney War and into the Battle of Britain. Here pen portraits and narrative tell of acts of incredible bravery, heroism and loyalty to the cause by pilots and ground crew alike. Following the Battle, the reader is led through 1941 and on to 603's part in the siege of Malta, through the anti-shipping strikes by the Beaufighters of the unit, to its return to England for re-equipping with Spitfires for operations in support of bombers and against V2 launch sites. Postwar 603 was returned to Auxiliary status, re-equipped again with Spitfires and then Vampire jets prior to disbandment in 1957. Re-formed in 1999, the story ends with the Squadron's duties in the modern day air force. The team of authors comprises the most knowledgeable historians on the subject who between them have compiled the most comprehensive collection of documents and photographs, the selection of which, throughout the two volumes, is marvelous and unique. The appendices are absolutely comprehensive and the narrative is full of fascinating anecdotes and memories. The Squadron heritage is deeply felt still by personnel at HQ in Edinburgh, and is supported by the 603 Association, consisting of the surviving ground crew members. Through them and this two-volume history, the memory of the Few and their countless other achievements will live on.". 1st ed? (No additional printings listed). Hardcover. Very Good EX-LIBRARY/Very Good dust jacket. xvi, 384pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. 1st ed? (No additional printings listed).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. (2003), First Edition, Near Fine/About Fine dj, large octavo, 416pp., black cloth hardcover, bright gold lettering on backstrip, b&w photo ill's throughout, excellent unclipped (UK 30.00) color pictorial dj, binding tight, private bookplate & owner's inked name on endpapers o/w text unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Dust Jacket Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped (£30.00 price intact). Published by Grub Street, 2003. Octavo. Black boards stamped in gold. Book is like new; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Dust jacket is like new. 384 pages. ISBN: 1904010490. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good Plus. First Edition. [HISTORY]. Ed. John C. Parish. Contributors: Ruth A. Gallaher, Bruce E. Mahan, Blanche C. Sly. "The Palimpsest, Volume II, Number 9, September 1921." Iowa City, IA: State Historical Society of Iowa, 1921. First edition. English language. Stapled pamphlet with brown card wrappers printed black and red. Three nonfiction essays with an editorial comment, including a feature on the famous hoax the Cardiff Giant, with black-and-white schematic. 8 x 5 1/2 inches. 2 oz. 269-300 pp. Some breaks along spine. Crease in back wrapper. Toning. Very Good Plus. No ISBN. No ASIN. OCLC: 10073854326. ISSN: 0031-0360. "The Palimpsest was a historical magazine published the State Historical Society of Iowa beginning in 1920 until it was renamed Iowa Heritage Illustrated in 1996. The last issue of The Palimpsest was vol.76 no.4, Winter 1995. It was published monthly from 1920-1972, bimonthly from 1973-1985, and quarterly after 1986.".

Fine. First edition. Volume two only , 416 pages Hardcover book . Black cloth with gilt titles, and pictorial dustjacket . Volume II: 1941 to Date. With b&w photos in plates and text throughout. Pictorial endpapers. Fine in a Fine dustjacket. Pictures available.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. HEAVY. xv, 416pp, index, bibliography, appendices, num bw ills, pictorial endpapers. Black cloth in jacket. As new. Covers the great variety of operations which 603 Squadron undertook after the Battle of Britain. An important contribution to the history of the Royal Airforce and the Royal Auxilliary Airforce. Size: Large 8vo.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. 416pp Ills. definitive work at over 400 pages, hardback, fine in fine dustwrapper.

Paperback. Condition: Very good condition. First Edition. [viii], 70 pages of text including a bibliography and an index. Paperback binding with sunning to the spine and a scratch to the front cover. The first two pages have minor creasing to the bottom corner. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition. Size: Octavo (8vo). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Two volumes, large 8vo. Volume 1 "Formation to the End of 1940",i-xv, 384 pp, Volume 2, i-xv, 416 pp, very well illustrated throughout in both volumes. A fine set in dust wrappers of a detailed Squadron history.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 416pp. Colour illus. photo d.j. Manyphotographs in the text and pictorial endpapers. No inscriptions, fading, wear or marks. A lovely copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with gold gilt lettering to spine. Unclipped dustjacket in new removable protective clear sleeve. 416pp. B/w photographic frontispiece, b/w photographs throughout, b/w photographic endpapers. Not library copy, no inscriptions, light rubbing to top front corner of dustjacket. (42/6).

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAauxAF. 1941 - to date. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout. xv and 416 pages. Minimal shelf bumping to spine else a super copy. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Dustjacket very good with slight ruffling to edges and wear to corners, boards good with depressing to top and bottom of spine, internally appears generally clean and good.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Two Volumes Complete. Hardcovers in As New condition with dustwrappers in As New condition. First edition, pp xv, 384, xv, 416, b&w illustrations, appendices, maps, indices. THE PACKED WEIGHT OF THIS BOOK IS OVER 1KG, SO FOR UK FIRST CLASS AND INTERNATIONAL, ADDITIONAL POSTAGE COSTS WILL BE REQUIRED.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. N/A (illustrator). 2003. Grubb Street, London, 2003. Hard cover. Book Condition : Near fine, appears little read.Signed by the authors and members of the squadron (10 in all) Included with this book are photographs of squadron members at a signing of book possibly Duxford? Heavy book will require extra postage. Book will be sent by UK postal service. Bookseller Inventory #008851. Signed by Authors.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. N/A (illustrator). 2003. Grubb Street, London, 2003. Hard cover. Book condition : Near fine, like new, appears little read. Signed by the authors and by members of 603 Squardron.(37 in all). Also Alasdair Beaton, Officer Commanding No.603 . and Air Commodore Lord James Douglas-Hamilton HAC. A piece of aviation history. Very comprehensive. Heavy book will require extra postage. Book will be sent by UK postal serice. Bookseller Inventory #008850. Signed by the Authors.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2 volume set. Hardcovers in jackets encased in archival mylar sleeves. Black and white photographs throughout. Clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat--a sound and handsome set.

Hardback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First edition. 1st 2003. Nearly fine condition in a nearly fine dustwrapper. The Definitive History of 603 (City of Edinburgh) Squadron, RAUXAF. Formation to the end of 1940. Black boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos throughout. xv and 384 pages. A lovely copy! Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. Volume 2. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Condition: Very good.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Limited. Hardbacks with dust-wrappers, in a slipcase. 2 volume set. A signed limited edition, no. 52 of 55, signed by 31 members of the 603 Squadron. xv, 384pp; xv, 416pp. Illus. D/w spines a little faded. A very pleasing set. A heavy set, additional postage may be required for orders outside the UK. (bs35b). Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 2003, 1st. Quarto. xv, 384pp. Illustrated. Publisher's cloth, gilt title to spine. In the pictorial dust wrapper. Spine slightly faded. Overall a 'Near Fine' copy.

Original stapled illustrated souvenir theatre programme. 7½'' x 5''. 8 printed pages. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. THEATRE PROGRAMMES.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Volume 1. Formation to the end of 1940, 384pp, bw illus. Volume 2. 1941 to date, 416pp, bw illus. Both volumes SIGNED by David Ross, Bruce Blanche ( two of the three authors ) and Wing Commander Alasdair Beaton Commanding Officer.

new edition dust jacket Fine octavo xv + 384pp., b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, Volume1: Formation to end 1940.

new edition dust jacket Fine octavo xv + 416pp., b/w pls., maps, appends., bibliog., index, Volume 2: 1941 to Date.

Fine set in publishers cloth in like dustjackets. 384 + 416pp. Illustrated throughout. 1st editions. ISBN 1904010490.

Document. A deed SIGNED by Bruce as Recorder of Deeds, a position appointed to him by President Benjamin Harrison replacing Frederick Douglass. Bruce is best known as the first African-American to serve a full term in the United States Senate. Crease marks from folding. Very Good.

Limited edition (no.47/55), with 2 bookplates, signed by 21 members of the squadron, with certificate of authenticity. 2 volumes, both VG & almost as-new, in damp stained blue card slipcase. This is a very heavy set (about 3kg packed); additional postage may be required Used - Very Good. VG hardbacks in VG dust jackets.